US
March 22, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 26536
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1A ᴬ 26536AA side stamped
1 ᴰ 26536BB side stamped
Duke Ellington And His OrchestraJack The Bear / Morning Glory
Vinyl pressings
Jack The Bear / Morning Glory
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1940
10 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazz
Jack The Bear / Morning Glory was first pressed on vinyl in 1940. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Jack The Bear / Morning Glory
5 pressings came out in 1940, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1940- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.9048
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA.044888Matrix Side A
OA.044890Matrix Side B
UK
1940- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.9048
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA.044888Label Side A
OA.044890Label Side B
UK
1940- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B 9048
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA 044888Label A-side
OA 044890Label B-side
Australia
1940- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice B.9048
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OA044888◊ MV23077 A1Side A - runout
OA044890◊ MV23078 1Side B - runout
OA044888Side A - label
OA044890Side B - label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Australia | His Master's Voice B.9048First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9048First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice B.9048First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | UK | His Master's Voice B 9048First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Victor 26536Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1940 | US | Victor 26536First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix De Son Maître SG. 196Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | His Master's Voice B 9048Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Victor 26536Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | RCA Victor 26536Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AJack The Bear
- BMorning Glory
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jack The Bear / Morning Glory are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jack The Bear / Morning Glory are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Jack The Bear / Morning Glory first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US, UK, Australia. One of them is Victor 26536, released March 22, 1940.
How do I tell if my copy of Jack The Bear / Morning Glory is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26536, B.9048, B 9048) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1A ᴬ 26536A and 1 ᴰ 26536B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jack The Bear / Morning Glory on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
